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Sulphonyl Urea Screen

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:SULPU
Specimen Types:Urine random
Blood
Container Types:
Plain 70mL pot
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Please order a Urine Drug Screen, noting in the clinical notes sulphonyl urea screen.

The serum test is not routinely available. 

The serum screen is only reliable for specimens collected within 24 hrs of ingestion. Please supply adequate clinical notes

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Additional Notes:

Urine drug screening for sulphonylurea use performed routinely on business days.

(Serum screen needs approval by Chemical Pathologist.)